The Eastern Seaboard

Get your students excited to venture along the East Coast for a glimpse into U.S. history—from our Revolutionary beginnings to modern-day politics. They'll explore the most popular and culturally rich sites that Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Williamsburg, and Washington, D.C. have to offer.

Day 1: Boston

Arrive in Boston

Take a walking tour of Boston

Newbury Street

Public Garden

Boston Common

Beacon Hill

Public Library

Cheers

Visit the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

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Duck boat tour

Explore Boston by land and by sea in a brightly colored “duck boat”—an amphibious World War II-style vehicle. Sights include Bunker Hill, the Old North Church, the Longfellow Bridge, and more on your comprehensive tour of the city. (And yes, there will be quacking.) Just when you think you’re nearly done, pass by EF Center Boston and splash into the Charles River for spectacular views of both the Boston and Cambridge skylines. (Available March through November)

Day 8: Washington, D.C.

Explore the Tidal Basin

FDR Memorial

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

Jefferson Memorial

Visit the National Archives

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Spy Museum

Enter the world of espionage as you gather intelligence about the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of international spies. Explore the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever on public display—everything from a female operative’s lipstick gun to a pigeon camera developed during WWI—and uncover the challenges facing intelligence agencies in the 21st century.

Depart for home

Experience even more

Day 8: Washington, D.C. • Williamsburg

Explore the Tidal Basin

FDR Memorial

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

Jefferson Memorial

Visit the National Archives

Add this in-depth excursion:

Spy Museum

Enter the world of espionage as you gather intelligence about the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of international spies. Explore the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever on public display—everything from a female operative’s lipstick gun to a pigeon camera developed during WWI—and uncover the challenges facing intelligence agencies in the 21st century.

Day 1: Boston

Duck boat tour

Explore Boston by land and by sea in a brightly colored “duck boat”—an amphibious World War II-style vehicle. Sights include Bunker Hill, the Old North Church, the Longfellow Bridge, and more on your comprehensive tour of the city. (And yes, there will be quacking.) Just when you think you’re nearly done, pass by EF Center Boston and splash into the Charles River for spectacular views of both the Boston and Cambridge skylines. (Available March through November)

Day 8: Washington, D.C.

Explore the Tidal Basin

FDR Memorial

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

Jefferson Memorial

Visit the National Archives

Add this in-depth excursion:

Spy Museum

Enter the world of espionage as you gather intelligence about the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of international spies. Explore the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever on public display—everything from a female operative’s lipstick gun to a pigeon camera developed during WWI—and uncover the challenges facing intelligence agencies in the 21st century.

Depart for home

Experience even more

Day 8: Washington, D.C. • Williamsburg

Explore the Tidal Basin

FDR Memorial

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

Jefferson Memorial

Visit the National Archives

Add this in-depth excursion:

Spy Museum

Enter the world of espionage as you gather intelligence about the tradecraft, history, and contemporary role of international spies. Explore the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever on public display—everything from a female operative’s lipstick gun to a pigeon camera developed during WWI—and uncover the challenges facing intelligence agencies in the 21st century.